Crossfit

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babyFeenstrasmama wrote:

Hi! I just found out that my husband and I are expecting we are 5wks 3days (YAY) I’ve been doing crossfit for over a year going on two, and I was wondering if anyone else does it while preggers and if so are there certain moves you stay away from?

I actually had to stop due to moving to the other side of the country. I know people in my old box who were squatting 100kg pregnant. I'd personally suggest going easy on the AMRAP's. Your body will tell you what you can and can't do

There is actually a group for Crossfit moms so definitely look In there. I did Crossfit for two years prior to getting pregnant. Every mom is different as far as what they restrict themselves to. I stoped doing abs right away (I will do planks and knee raises hanging on a bar) but so ghd or sit-ups. I am 24 weeks and this week I did handstand push-ups, some moms stop doing them cause they are not comfortable being upside down. Rest when you need to. Just don't overdo it. Some people check there heart rates. I don't I just rest when I feel I need to rest. Obviously drink tons of water. And one time I wasn't hungry before class so I didn't eat and I nearly passed out in the middle of the class.

I did Crossfit, but had to stop when I started spotting at 5wks. So I'm off Crossfit for the remainder of my pregnancy, unfortunately. Doctor's orders. I'll just be on the elliptical at Planet Fitness for the next 7+ months.

Hi!! You should be able to do whatever you were doing pre pregnancy until about 19/20 weeks!!! I was running 5 miles per day and lifting heavier than normal weights beforehand. Unfortunately, I started having pain while running so my doctor advised me to stop. Listen to your body and be honest with your doctor if something hurts. I am very glad I was honest with my self and my doctor about my pain. My baby girl is perfectly healthy and happy!!! I have just been walking and lifting lighter weights. I have done minimal. I haven't gained a lot of weight like I thought I would. I am still "tiny" as people keep saying. I have a feeling if you have to scale back, it won't effect the way you look either! Good luck!!!

Abs are the first thing to go - actually anything that focuses on your core is not recommended by the OB usually (or at least mine). They don't want those abdominal muscles constricting the uterus, etc. The next thing to go for me was burpees. Everything else - just listen to your body. Modify the workouts, lower the weight if necessary. You'll figure it out! Good luck!